Set-up

Guide

Make sure everything is working smoothly! Periodically inspect

the movement of your suspension with the rear shock removed.
It should swing freely and smoothly through its travel. If it is
crunchy, or if it binds, then you need to look more closely at your
pivots. A seized bearing can make an otherwise good suspension
setup feel like garbage.

Eliminate slop! Periodically check your pivot bolts. Make sure

they are tight. Check for side-to-side play in the swingarm and
linkages, where applicable. Check your wheel bearings from time
to time as well. If tightening the pivot bolts correctly doesnt help,
it might be time for some new bearings. Correct torque specs for
bolts are listed on our websites maintenance pages.

Tighten your quick releases! (if your bike has them) There is
no black art to QR skewers. They are simple cams that need
to be tightened the right amount to hold your wheels in place
correctly. Loose QR skewers can make your bike feel wiggly and
poor handling, at best. At worst, they can make your wheels try
to fall off. Not good. Make sure your wheel is all the way in its
dropout, centered, and tight. A QR is properly tightened when it
takes a firm enough pressure from your hand while closing it to
leave an imprint on your skin.

Check your tire pressure! If you weigh 125 pounds, you probably
dont need to run 50psi in those tires. Likewise, if youre twice
that weight, it might not be such a good idea to roll with 20psi.
Using a gauge, and getting used to how your tires feel at different
pressures, is one of the most important AND least expensive
aspects of your bikes handling.

But before you go hog-wild on the suspension, make sure that

everything else is in order. There are a lot of tiny little things that
can have a major impact on how your bike handles:

However, your riding style, the terrain you ride in, and your
personal preferences regarding ride quality are all important
considerations that may cause you to want to set your bike up
differently. Go right ahead. This guide is a good reference, but
dont feel that you ABSOLUTELY HAVE to run the settings we
recommend. Feel free to experiment. If you really mess things up,
you can always set things back to the guide recommendations
and start over again.

This guide is filled with data that

should provide you with reasonably
accurate suspension settings.

Set-up
Guide

Juliana
Superlight
Superlight29
Blur XC
Tallboy, Tallboy c
Tallboy LT, Tallboy LTc
Blur TR
Blur LT, Blur LTc
Heckler
Nomad, Nomad c
V10 8.5" mode
V10 10" mode

Contents
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10
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16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

Useful links
Warranty info
Contact info

Set-up
Guide
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33
34

Juliana

Float CTD, size Medium

Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Air Pressure
60psi
4.1 bar
80psi
5.5 bar
100psi 6.8 bar
120psi 8.2 bar
140psi 9.6 bar
160psi 11.0 bar
180psi 12.4 bar
200psi 13.7 bar

Sag
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm

Air Pressure
75psi
5.2 bar
95psi
6.5 bar
115psi 7.9 bar
135psi 9.3 bar
155psi 10.7 bar
175psi 12.1 bar
195psi1 3.4 bar
215psi 14.8 bar

Sag
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm

Float CTD, sizes X-Small, Small

Compatible forks: 100-120mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm top
swing, top pull

Bottom bracket shell: 68mm

Rec. rear tire max width: 2.35"
Disc brake rotors: 180mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,

1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 26"

Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

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Superlight

Float CTD, sizes Medium, Large, X-Large

Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Air Pressure
60psi
4.1 bar
80psi
5.5 bar
100psi 6.8 bar
120psi 8.2 bar
140psi 9.6 bar
160psi 11.0 bar
180psi 12.4 bar
200psi 13.7 bar

Sag
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm

Air Pressure
75psi
5.2 bar
95psi
6.5 bar
115psi 7.9 bar
135psi 9.3 bar
155psi 10.7 bar
175psi 12.1 bar
195psi 13.4 bar
215psi 14.8 bar

Sag
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm

Float CTD, size Small

Compatible forks: 100-120mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm top
swing, top pull

Bottom bracket shell: 68mm

Rear wheel: 135 10mm
Disc brake rotors: 180mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower

cup,1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 26"

Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

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Superlight29

Float CTD, sizes Large, X-Large

Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Air Pressure
60psi
4.1 bar
80psi
5.5 bar
100psi 6.8 bar
120psi 8.2 bar
140psi 9.6 bar
160psi 11.0 bar
180psi 12.4 bar
200psi 13.7 bar

Sag
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm
1015mm

Air Pressure
75psi
5.2 bar
95psi
6.5 bar
115psi 7.9 bar
135psi 9.3 bar
155psi 10.7 bar
175psi 12.1 bar
195psi 13.4 bar
215psi 14.8 bar

Sag
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm
812mm

Float CTD, sizes Small, Medium

Compatible forks: 100-120mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm top
swing, top pull

Bottom bracket shell: 73mm

Rec. rear tire max width: 2.35"
Disc brake rotors: 180mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,

1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 29"

Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

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Blur XC

Compatible forks: 100-120mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm,
bottom swing, top pull

Float CTD
Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Bottom bracket shell: 73mm

Rec. rear tire max width: 2.35"
Disc brake rotors: 185mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,

1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 26"

Air Pressure
110psi 7.6 bar
130psi 9.0 bar
150psi 10.3 bar
170psi 11.7 bar
190psi 13.1 bar
210psi 14.5 bar
240psi 16.5 bar
260psi 17.9 bar

Sag
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm

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Tallboy, Tallboyc

Compatible forks: 100-120mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm,
bottom swing, top pull

Bottom bracket shell: 73mm

Rec. rear tire max width: 2.35"
Disc brake rotors: 185mm max

Float CTD
Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg
260# 117.9kg
280# 127.0kg

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,

1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 29"

Air Pressure
95psi
6.6 bar
115psi 7.9 bar
135psi 9.3 bar
160psi 11.0 bar
180psi 12.4 bar
200psi 13.8 bar
220psi 15.2 bar
240psi 16.5 bar
260psi 17.9 bar
280psi 19.3 bar

Sag
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm
8-11mm

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Tallboy LT, Tallboy LTc

Compatible forks: 130-150mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm,
bottom swing, top pull

BB shell: 73mm, ISCG-05

Rec. rear tire max width: 2.3 -2.5"
Disc brake rotors: 203mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,

1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 29"

Float CTD
Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg
260# 117.9kg
280# 127.0kg

Air Pressure
90psi
6.2 bar
110psi 7.6 bar
130psi 9.0 bar
150psi 10.3 bar
170psi 11.7 bar
190psi 13.1 bar
210psi 14.5 bar
230psi 15.9 bar
255psi 17.6 bar
280psi 19.3 bar

Sag
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm
1215mm

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Blur TRc

Compatible forks: 120-140mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm,
top swing, top pull

Float CTD
Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

BB shell: 73mm, ISCG-05

Rec. rear tire max width: 2.3-2.5"
Disc brake rotors: 203mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,

1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 26"

Air Pressure
85psi
5.9 bar
100psi 6.9 bar
115psi 7.9 bar
135psi 9.3 bar
155psi 10.7 bar
175psi 12.1 bar
195psi 13.4 bar
215psi 14.8 bar

Sag
12-15mm
12-15mm
12-15mm
12-15mm
12-15mm
12-15mm
12-15mm
12-15mm

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Blur LT, Blur LTc

Compatible forks: 140-160mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur (alum): 34.9mm,
top swing, top pull

Front derailleur (carbon): Direct

mount, bottom swing, top pull
BB shell: 73mm, ISCG-05
Rec. rear tire max width: 2.3-2.5"

Float CTD
Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Disc brake rotors: 203mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,
1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 26"

Air Pressure
90psi
6.2 bar
105psi 7.2 bar
120psi 8.3 bar
135psi 9.3 bar
150psi 10.3 bar
165psi 11.4 bar
180psi 12.4 bar
195psi 13.4 bar

Sag
15-18mm
15-18mm
15-18mm
15-18mm
15-18mm
15-18mm
15-18mm
15-18mm

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Heckler

Compatible forks: 140-160mm

Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front derailleur: 34.9mm,
top swing, top pull

Float CTD
Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Bottom bracket shell: 73mm

Rec. rear tire max width: 2.5"
Disc brake rotors: 203mm max

Headtube: tapered (1.5" lower cup,

1"semi-integrated upper cup)
Wheel size: 26"

Air Pressure
85psi
5.9 bar
105psi 7.3 bar
120psi 8.3 bar
140psi 9.7 bar
155psi 10.7 bar
175psi 12.1 bar
195psi 13.4 bar
210psi 14.5 bar

Sag
13-15mm
13-15mm
13-15mm
13-15mm
13-15mm
13-15mm
13-15mm
13-15mm

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Nomad, Nomadc

Float CTD
Rider Weight
100# 45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Air Pressure
100psi . bar
120psi . bar
135psi . bar
155psi . bar
175psi 12.1 bar
195psi 13.4 bar
215psi 14.8 bar
235psi 16.2 bar

Sag
15-20mm
15-20mm
15-20mm
15-20mm
15-20mm
15-20mm
15-20mm
15-20mm

DHX RC4
Rider Weight
100# 45.5kg
120# 54.4kg
140# 63.5kg
160# 72.6kg
180# 81.8kg
200# 90.7kg
220# 99.8kg
240# 108.8kg
Compatible forks: 150-180mm
Seatpost: 30.9mm
Front Derailleur: 34.9mm, top
swing, top pull

BB shell: 83mm, ISCG-05

Rec. rear max tire width: 2.5"
Disc brake rotors: 203mm max

Headtube: 1.5"
Wheel size: 26"

Spring Rate
250
300
300/350
350
400
400/450
450
500

Preload
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn

Sag
1520mm
1520mm
1520mm
1520mm
1520mm
1520mm
1520mm
1520mm

Boost Valve
120 psi
130 psi
130 psi
140 psi
140 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi

Bottom Out Adj.

1 return*
1 return*
1 return*
1 return*
1 return*
1 return*
1 return*
1 return*

*number of returns out from fully closed position

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V10

Vivid Air R2C

8 "
mode

Rider Weight
100#
45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Air Pressure
110psi 7.6 bar
130psi 9.0 bar
150psi 10.3 bar
170psi 11.7 bar
190psi 13.1 bar
210psi 14.5 bar
230psi 15.9 bar
255psi 17.6 bar

Sag
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm

DHX RC4
Rider Weight
100# 45.5kg
120# 54.4kg
140# 63.5kg
160# 72.6kg
180# 81.8kg
200# 90.7kg
220# 99.8kg
240# 108.8kg
Compatible forks: 180-203mm
Seatpost: 30.9mm
BB shell: 83mm, ISCG-05
Rear wheel: 150 12mm

Rec. rear max tire width: 2.5-2.7"

Disc brake rotors: 203mm max
Headtube: 1.5"
Wheel size: 26"

WARNING: Seat post must be

inserted a minimum of 4 inches.
Less than 4 inches will void the
warranty.

Spring Rate
250
250/300
300
350
350/400
400/450
450
500

Preload
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn

Sag
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm

Boost Valve
130 psi
130 psi
140 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi

Bottom Out Adj.

2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*

*number of returns out from fully closed position

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V10

Vivid Air R2C

10"
mode

Rider Weight
100# 45.5kg
120#
54.4kg
140#
63.5kg
160#
72.6kg
180#
81.8kg
200#
90.7kg
220#
99.8kg
240# 108.8kg

Air Pressure
130psi 9.0 bar
150psi 10.3 bar
170psi 11.7 bar
190psi 13.1 bar
210psi 14.5 bar
230psi 15.9 bar
250psi 17.2 bar
275psi 19.0 bar

Sag
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm

DHX RC4
Rider Weight
100# 45.5kg
120# 54.4kg
140# 63.5kg
160# 72.6kg
180# 81.8kg
200# 90.7kg
220# 99.8kg
240# 108.8kg
Compatible forks: 180-203mm
Seatpost: 30.9mm
BB shell: 83mm, ISCG-05
Rear wheel: 150 12mm

Rec. rear max tire width: 2.5-2.7"

Disc brake rotors: 203mm max
Headtube: 1.5"
Wheel size: 26"

WARNING: Seat post must be

inserted a minimum of 4 inches.
Less than 4 inches will void the
warranty.

Spring Rate
300
300/350
350
400
400/450
450/500
500
500

Preload
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn
1 turn

Sag
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm
2329mm

Boost Valve
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi
150 psi

Bottom Out Adj.

2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*
2 returns*

*number of returns out from fully closed position

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Serial Number:

Lifetime No-Fault Replacement

Santa Cruz Bicycles will make replacement parts available to
the original owner at a minimal charge in the event of a crash or
other non-warranty situation.

Limited Frame Warranty

Santa Cruz Bicycles will repair or replace at its option any frame
or suspension component it determines to be defective. The
warranty will be in effect for two years from the date of sale
and applies to the original owner. This warranty does not cover
shipping, disassembly, reassembly or custom finishes.

Please register your bike online:

santacruzbicycles.com/warranty

Warranty
Info

For more info regarding your suspension components:

www.foxracingshox.com
www.sram.com/en/rockshox

When all else fails and you need to find a dealer:

www.santacruzbicycles.com/dealers

Santa Cruz specific information that you cant find on the website:
tech@santacruzbicycles.com
info@santacruzbicycles.com

Stuff you need to fix your Santa Cruz

(tools, bearings, dropouts, bottle openers)
www.santacruzbicycles.com/catalog
Most of what you need will be listed under hardware

Model-Specific FAQ and maintenance pages:

www.santacruzbicycles.com
Click on the icon for your specific bike on the home page, then
follow the sub-menus beneath the Tech Info heading at the top of
the page.

The following web links should help you find

whatever else you might need with regard to
seasonal maintenance, spare parts, tools, tech
info, or individual suspension components for
your particular bike.

Santa Cruz Bicycles

104 Bronson St, #22
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
santacruzbicycles.com
T 831.459.7560